Topic: The Goodbye/Vacation Thread

@crimsontadpoles: I assume by "doesn't seem as friendly" that you're mostly referring to the article comment sections? It's gotten to the point where I just don't bother commenting in some of the thornier ones. I don't mind a good discussion with differing viewpoints, but that's getting increasingly more difficult online.

We all need breaks, so hopefully your break goes well. See you soon.

See you tomorrow!

Wait. Has there ever been an article with 50+ comments that didn't have a ton of salt and vitriol? Seriously, I just don't actually read the comments anymore, and haven't for 4 years now, outside of a few choice picks that catch my eye. After almost 10 years here, that seems to be the best way to handle any article comment section, IMO.

Yeah, I only post in the forums. The article comment sections are all virtual Mad Max at this point.

@8-Bit_Superman well you did better than expected!

@8-Bit_Superman At least you tried!

@Solea - I never felt right about our interaction on the music thread. You seem like an interesting person with something to say, but you either didn’t say quite what you intended to say, or what you said was misunderstood. It happens to everyone. I hope you figure it out and come back to that thread if it’s active when you return. Never give up your quest for self improvement. It will bring purpose and meaning into your life in everything you do. Small improvements pave the way for big improvements. Don’t be too hard on yourself, but leave no stone unturned when searching for ways to improve. Good luck.

@Solea - Thank you. I’m sorry to have contributed to your frustration. You automatically have my respect writing in a non native language. You know at least one more language than I know, my friend. I wish you luck, and I’m glad you posted here so we could have this conversation. I’ve only checked this thread a few times, but they’ve been meaningful. So yeah, glad I could wave good bye, and I hope I can wave hello when your comfortable enough to return.

I'm going on vacation until Sept. 17th. I might have the chance to post a thing or two in the interim, but otherwise I'll be unavailable for comment and/or discussion until I get back.

@Ralizah Have a good time and forget about normal life for a while. Enjoy yourself!

I tend to stop by in this thread as it shows up in the all topics view I check often. Good to see many people stay, come back, or leave for positive reasons too

@Ralizah Have fun! Now I have to find someone else to harass about The Witcher 3

@Ralizah Enjoy your vacation, dude! Hope you have a lot of fun, or at least relax. Separating from social media is usally the best way to vaca-y, too, IMO.

@Ralizah I saw this late! Hope you’re already starting to enjoy the vacay time!!

Thanks to everyone who responded! After an 11 hour car ride, I'm finally back home.

Welcome back, we kept your seat warm.

@Ralizah See the direct?

@Spoony_Tech Read the news articles about it on the way back. There was no internet where I was (which admittedly produces some withdrawal symptoms after a week).

I leave, and suddenly we get Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, and a whole gob of Final Fantasy announcements.